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Kale and Sweet Potato Brown Rice Bowls

These kale and sweet potato brown rice bowls are topped with a delicious savory peanut sauce and packed with plant-based protein. Vegan, gluten-free + perfect for meal prep.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories: 408 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato cut into ¼ inch chunks
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups Steamed kale
  • ½ cup cooked chickpeas
Creamy Peanut Sauce
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons low sodium gluten-free tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper optional
  • water to thin

Instructions

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  1. Chop 1 large sweet potato into ¼ inch chunks, drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil and sprinkle with a little sea salt. Bake at 400° F for 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender.
  2. Cook brown rice according to package instructions while sweet potatoes are roasting.
  3. Prepare kale by washing, de-stemming and chopping. Then steam in a steamer basket for 3-5 mins or until tender. You can blanch or sauté the kale if you'd rather.
  4. Make peanut sauce by blending all the sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add water to thin sauce and create desired consistency.
  5. Once all ingredients are prepped, grab two bowls and evenly distribute brown rice, kale, chickpeas and sweet potato chunks between both. Drizzle each with as much peanut sauce as you'd like. Serve warm or at room-temp.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl with 2 Tablespoons sauce Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 615mg (26%) Potassium 796mg (23%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl with 2 Tablespoons sauce
Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 615mg 26%
Potassium 796mg 17%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.